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‘GTA 6’ Launch Trailer Justifies Game’s Big Price Tag
The Hollywood Reporter • • technology
Key Points:
- Rockstar Games released the launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, marking one of the most highly anticipated video game launches ever.
- The game follows protagonists Jason and Lucia, caught in a criminal conspiracy in the fictional state of Leonida, with a storyline emphasizing their partnership against overwhelming odds.
- Development of GTA VI took eight years and cost between $1 billion and $1.5 billion, reflecting its scale and complexity.
- The game will be available digitally only, with preloading starting November 12, and offers two editions: a base version priced at $79.99 and an Ultimate Edition at $99.99, which includes exclusive in-game content.
- The launch trailer features gameplay captured on PlayStation 5 and is set to a soundtrack including the song “Flower in a Hurricane” by Justice featuring Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
